1. FC Heidenheim – SpVgg Greuther Fürth

Heidenheim head into the clash on home turf in strong third place, having amassed 13 points from four wins, a draw and a single loss while boasting a narrow 14‑12 goal edge. Their opponents, Greuther Fürth, sit mid‑table in 12th with six points after one victory, three stalemates and two defeats, and a modest -2 goal difference. The gap of seven points and a superior goal tally give the hosts a clear statistical advantage, though Fürth’s recent draws suggest they can be hard to break down. A win for Heidenheim would solidify their push for the European spots, while Fürth will be looking to close the gap and climb out of the lower half of the table.